A boundary line on a map doesn’t stop a boat from dropping anchor on a reef. A properly installed mooring does — but only if it’s the right anchor for the seabed, sized for the right boat, and rigged so the rope never touches coral. Here’s how to get all three right.
Small habits underwater add up to real reef damage — or real reef protection. Here are 10 reef-safe diving habits every diver should build, from buoyancy control to the no-touch rule, from the coral restoration team at Ocean Gardener.
“Reef-safe” on a sunscreen label often means nothing — the term isn’t regulated. Here’s what actually damages coral, which ingredients to avoid, and how to choose sunscreen that won’t undo the reef you’re snorkeling or diving to see.
You don’t need a dive certification to plant coral. Here’s how snorkeling and diving compare for hands-on coral restoration in Bali — what each lets you actually do, who it’s for, and how to go from one to the other.
